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Django
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Death in Captivity, a Surrender

The struggle of the saola illustrates the plight of an endangered species searching for its homeland.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Trump Official Says It's Okay to Destroy Endangered Species Because We Can Just Clone Them

Doug Burgum suggests cleaning the Endangered Species List by removing species instead of adding them, claiming innovation is neglected.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The secret life of the Congo rainforest in pictures

The African golden cat is a vulnerable species and showcases the rich yet elusive wildlife of Africa's forests.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Dazzling New Butterflies Introduced in Presidio to Replace Dazzling Butterflies That Went Extinct

Conservationists have reintroduced the Silvery blue butterfly in San Francisco's Presidio as an ecological substitute for the extinct Xerces blue butterfly.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife: leapfrogging monkeys, a strolling tortoise and Lincolnshire seals

Wildlife photography captures diverse species and their behaviors across different habitats and regions.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Spotted owls are disappearing fast, and federal cuts could mean no one's left to count them

The firing of federal wildlife biologists hinders conservation efforts and monitoring of endangered species like the California spotted owl.
Django
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Death in Captivity, a Surrender

The struggle of the saola illustrates the plight of an endangered species searching for its homeland.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Trump Official Says It's Okay to Destroy Endangered Species Because We Can Just Clone Them

Doug Burgum suggests cleaning the Endangered Species List by removing species instead of adding them, claiming innovation is neglected.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The secret life of the Congo rainforest in pictures

The African golden cat is a vulnerable species and showcases the rich yet elusive wildlife of Africa's forests.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Dazzling New Butterflies Introduced in Presidio to Replace Dazzling Butterflies That Went Extinct

Conservationists have reintroduced the Silvery blue butterfly in San Francisco's Presidio as an ecological substitute for the extinct Xerces blue butterfly.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife: leapfrogging monkeys, a strolling tortoise and Lincolnshire seals

Wildlife photography captures diverse species and their behaviors across different habitats and regions.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Spotted owls are disappearing fast, and federal cuts could mean no one's left to count them

The firing of federal wildlife biologists hinders conservation efforts and monitoring of endangered species like the California spotted owl.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Scientists express growing concern over Trump administration targeting CA environmental laws

The Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental laws in California raise serious concerns about water management and protections for endangered species.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
4 weeks ago

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over energy expansion measures bypassing environmental laws and threatening endangered species.
fromNature
2 days ago
Science

Daily briefing: Travel bans, revoked visas and yet more funding cuts - the latest in Trump's attack on science

SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Scientists express growing concern over Trump administration targeting CA environmental laws

The Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental laws in California raise serious concerns about water management and protections for endangered species.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
4 weeks ago

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over energy expansion measures bypassing environmental laws and threatening endangered species.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species

Trump administration plans to redefine protections for endangered species, risking increased extinction rates by allowing habitat modification for development.
Science
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: Travel bans, revoked visas and yet more funding cuts - the latest in Trump's attack on science

Trump administration proposes severe budget cuts to the NSF, jeopardizing key scientific research.
Chinese temples protect endangered tree species, proving vital for biodiversity.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel's longline

Industrial fishing is severely threatening endangered sharks and marine biodiversity in the Pacific.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Black market caviar trafficking operations busted along Bay Area river

...the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Special Operations Unit said in a news release this week. The agency's actions come as the populations of both fish remain under stress.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Three more wolf packs confirmed in California as ranchers call for relief

The trio of new packs brings the state total to 10, marking a continued resurgence for the canids protected under state and federal endangered species laws.
San Jose Sharks
#wildlife-conservation
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent species extinction, as demonstrated by breakthroughs in reproductive technologies for the northern white rhino.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Devastating': California condor dies of lead poisoning just months after release from L.A. Zoo

Lead poisoning remains a critical threat to condors, marked by the recent death of a young bird shortly after his release into the wild.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Week in wildlife: a curious monkey, a Dorset beaver and a football rat

Wildlife conservation efforts are highlighted through activities such as the release of beavers into the wild and the welfare of rescued bears.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent species extinction, as demonstrated by breakthroughs in reproductive technologies for the northern white rhino.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Devastating': California condor dies of lead poisoning just months after release from L.A. Zoo

Lead poisoning remains a critical threat to condors, marked by the recent death of a young bird shortly after his release into the wild.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Week in wildlife: a curious monkey, a Dorset beaver and a football rat

Wildlife conservation efforts are highlighted through activities such as the release of beavers into the wild and the welfare of rescued bears.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

#climate-change
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests

Trump's directive will boost timber production by bypassing environmental regulations and could impact endangered species.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien and the pandemic

The Gradel Quadrangles at Oxford uniquely combines contemporary design with themes of climate awareness and endangered species symbolism.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests

Trump's directive will boost timber production by bypassing environmental regulations and could impact endangered species.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien and the pandemic

The Gradel Quadrangles at Oxford uniquely combines contemporary design with themes of climate awareness and endangered species symbolism.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Huge, blue creature spotted in island cave for first time in decades, shocked scientists reveal

A blue crab sighting marks the first indication of coconut crabs in Car Nicobar in 150 years, highlighting environmental recovery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

To put this in perspective, the average person commutes 16km to work in Australia, usually with the help of a vehicle.
Roam Research
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's Order to Expand Logging Threatens to Increase Climate-Fueled Wildfires

Trump's executive order seeks to boost timber production by relaxing environmental regulations and streamlining permitting processes.
#animal-rescue
Pets
fromwww.thereporter.com
3 weeks ago

Meth, spider monkey, rattlesnakes seized after Bay Area traffic stop, home search

Traffic stop led to significant drug bust and endangered animal rescue.
Pets
fromwww.thereporter.com
3 weeks ago

Meth, spider monkey, rattlesnakes seized after Bay Area traffic stop, home search

Traffic stop led to significant drug bust and endangered animal rescue.
#conservation-efforts
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
California

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

fromKqed
4 weeks ago
California

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

#animal-welfare
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fragile baby spider monkeys 'ripped' from mothers, brought to SoCal. Trafficker sentenced

Trafficking endangered baby spider monkeys exposes serious legal and ethical violations including ecological disruption and public health risks.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
OMG science

Behold This Bonkers Photo of a 2,800-Pound Rhino Dangling Upside Down From a Helicopter

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fragile baby spider monkeys 'ripped' from mothers, brought to SoCal. Trafficker sentenced

Trafficking endangered baby spider monkeys exposes serious legal and ethical violations including ecological disruption and public health risks.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
OMG science

Behold This Bonkers Photo of a 2,800-Pound Rhino Dangling Upside Down From a Helicopter

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

House Republicans vote to remove California fish from endangered species list

"We want to block the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's misguided decision to list the San Francisco Bay Delta population of the longfin smelt as being endangered," LaMalfa said before the vote.
San Francisco Giants
#environmental-conservation
#wildlife-smuggling
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

#marine-conservation
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species

Researchers develop PCR tests to identify shark species and combat seafood fraud.
Sandbar sharks are endangered, highlighting the need for regulatory measures in the international shark trade.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species

Researchers develop PCR tests to identify shark species and combat seafood fraud.
Sandbar sharks are endangered, highlighting the need for regulatory measures in the international shark trade.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Commercial Dungeness crab season closing in Monterey Bay

California ends Dungeness crab fishing south of Pigeon Point to protect humpback whales due to record-high entanglement rates.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The secret to finding one of the most endangered bumblebees in the US? Dogs

The rusty patched bumblebee is critically endangered, with its population declining by nearly 90%, highlighting the need for focused conservation efforts.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Crocodile relocation sparks spirited debate in Miami-Dade neighborhood, residents say

According to neighbors, the animals have caused controversy between residents who consider them a threat to pets and children and those who believe the animals should be left alone as they're protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act.
Miami food
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

French hunter, 81, on trial for killing endangered bear that attacked him

An 81-year-old hunter is on trial for killing an endangered bear in self-defense during an attack in the Pyrenees.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

He helped smuggle 'status symbol' turtles to China. He got nearly three years in prison

"Some people prize wine, fancy cars, artwork, but right now, with the rise of [the] middle class in China, it is turtles. It is North American turtles that are a status symbol."
US news
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

'Please delete this video': Actor blasted for touching endangered turtle

China McClain apologized for touching an endangered sea turtle in a video, sparking backlash and highlighting legal and environmental concerns in Hawaii.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Maine Lobster Industry Can Sue Seafood Watchdog for Defamation, Judge Rules

Maine's lobster industry can pursue a defamation lawsuit against Seafood Watch over sustainability rating impacts.
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